H&S 2:4th Marines

• Origins: Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co), 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (2/4), is an essential support element for the battalion, providing command, control, logistics, intelligence, and communications support. • Nickname: The 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines is famously known as the "Magnificent Bastards," a moniker that has been embraced by its Marines and Sailors. • World War II Valor: The 2/4th Marines saw intense combat in the Pacific Theater, including battles such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. • Vietnam War: The battalion, including H&S Company, participated in some of the fiercest fighting of the Vietnam War, notably during Operation Hastings and the Battle of Dai Do. • Battle of Dai Do (1968): During this battle, 2/4 sustained heavy casualties but demonstrated extraordinary heroism, earning multiple unit citations and individual awards for valor. • Garrison and Deployments: H&S 2/4 has been stationed at various locations, including Camp Pendleton, California, and has deployed worldwide for exercises, humanitarian missions, and combat operations. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit played a significant role during the Iraq War, particularly in the volatile Al Anbar Province, conducting security, stability, and counterinsurgency operations. • Presidential Unit Citation: For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance during the Vietnam War, the battalion was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, one of the highest unit awards. • Supporting the Battalion: H&S Company is home to vital elements such as the Battalion Aid Station (medical), S-6 (communications), S-2 (intelligence), and other critical support sections ensuring the battalion's operational effectiveness. • Legacy and Tradition: The "Magnificent Bastards" maintain a proud legacy of courage, sacrifice, and excellence, with H&S 2/4 upholding traditions of support and service that allow the battalion to excel in every mission.